Security News > 2020 > September > China proposes ‘Global Initiative on Data Security’ forbidding stuff it and Huawei are accused of doing already
China has proposed a "Global Initiative on Data Security" that it hopes the world will adopt to govern the collection and use of data by governments and the private sector alike.
Approach data security with an objective and rational attitude, and maintain an open, secure and stable global supply chain.
Respect the sovereignty, jurisdiction and governance of data of other States, avoid asking companies or individuals to provide data located in other States without the latter's permission.
Yi said the plan is needed because the world economy's move to online activity has increased data security challenges that " have put national security, public interests and personal rights at stake, and posed new challenges to global digital governance.
"I hope the Chinese initiative will serve as a basis for international rules-making on data security and mark the start of a global process in this area," Yi said.